Braves Blank Diamondbacks with Late Homers

Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson hit back-to-back 9th inning home runs to seal the win.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 4:21am

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A dynamic, energetic painting in vibrant neon colors depicting the powerful swing and follow-through of a baseball player hitting a home run, conceptually representing the Braves' late-game offensive outburst.The Braves' late-inning heroics against the Diamondbacks showcase the team's explosive offensive potential.Atlanta Today

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Friday at Chase Field, thanks to a pair of ninth-inning home runs from Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson. The game was a pitchers' duel until Braves reliever Paul Sewald entered in the final frame and surrendered solo shots to Albies and Olson to break the scoreless tie.

Why it matters

The Braves' victory extends their winning streak and keeps them atop the NL East standings, while the Diamondbacks' loss drops them further behind in the NL West race. The late-inning heroics from Albies and Olson showcase the Braves' offensive firepower and ability to win close games.

The details

With the game scoreless in the top of the ninth, Braves reliever Paul Sewald entered and immediately gave up a solo home run to Ozzie Albies to make it 1-0. On the very next pitch, Matt Olson followed with a home run of his own to extend the Braves' lead to 2-0, which would hold up as the final score.

  • The game took place on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • Albies and Olson hit their back-to-back home runs in the top of the 9th inning.

The players

Ozzie Albies

An All-Star second baseman for the Atlanta Braves.

Matt Olson

The Braves' power-hitting first baseman.

Paul Sewald

The Diamondbacks' relief pitcher who surrendered the two 9th inning home runs.

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What they’re saying

“That's why you never count this team out. We've got guys who can change the game with one swing.”

— Ozzie Albies, Braves Second Baseman

What’s next

The Braves and Diamondbacks will continue their series on Saturday, April 5th at Chase Field.

The takeaway

The Braves' late-inning power display against the Diamondbacks demonstrates their ability to win close, low-scoring games and maintain their position atop the NL East standings.